About BC Books Online
BC Books Online was created for anyone interested in BC-published books, and with librarians especially in mind. We'd like to make it easy for library staff to learn about books from BC publishers - both new releases and backlist titles - so you can inform your patrons and keep your collections up to date.
Our site features print books and ebooks - both new releases and backlist titles - all of which are available to order through regular trade channels. Browse our subject categories to find books of interest or create and export lists by category to cross-reference with your library's current collection.
A quick tip: When reviewing the "Browse by Category" listings, please note that these are based on standardized BISAC Subject Codes supplied by the books' publishers. You will find additional selections, grouped by theme or region, in our "BC Reading Lists."
Description
When art making in Canada began to take a radical new direction, Joe Fafard was at the forefront, exploring new media and new imagery. His trademark ceramic cows and bulls have become iconic, and his three-dimensional portraits crackle with insight and humanity-as well as his trademark sly humour.
To accompany a major travelling retrospective, here is the life and art of a Canadian sculptor whose witty works in bronze and clay have catapulted him to international acclaim.
Editorial Reviews
"Quietly, Saskatchewan's diminutive Joe Fafard has evolved into a giant among Canadian artists. The idiosyncratic sculptor with a special penchant for horses and cows...is that rare breed -- an artist beloved by both the public and the critics. Just how good Fafard is -- very good indeed -- is evident in a retrospective show that captures the essence of his 45-year career."
— Western Living
"The story of his life is ably told by Terrence Heath, longtime friend of the artist and clear-sighted observer of his times. It's a tale of a small-town kid with old-fashioned ideas working toward national celebrity, and it is illuminating."
— Victoria Times-Columnist
"Joe Fafard...combines biography, full-colour photographs of extraordinary works, and a comprehensive overview of Canadian art, a background from which to understand the work of this gifted artist."
— Chronicle Herald
